Tender

Apprenticeship Training Providers

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Sep 2021 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is initiating a tender for "Apprenticeship Training Providers" within the education and training services sector, focused on enhancing apprenticeship training delivery. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, having been published on 7th September 2021. The tender period is set to remain open until 10th September 2025, with contracts to be awarded throughout the duration. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the contract period will commence on 11th September 2025 and conclude on 12th September 2025. The services are expected to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the education sector, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship and personnel-training services. Training providers with expertise in developing effective apprenticeship programmes are well-suited to compete, as this is a dynamic purchasing system where continuous opportunities for contract awards will arise. With the increasing focus on vocational training and skills development, engaging in this tender could lead to growth for organisations that can deliver high-quality training solutions.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Training Providers

Notice Description

Dorset Council are updating the Dynamic Purchasing System for providers to deliver apprenticeship training services from September 2021. Please note that the contract start and end dates detailed above are not relevant. Contracts will be awarded throughout the term of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d1c7b8-7de1-420b-9c25-9179cb66ecd1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Wardle
Contact Email
lynn.wardle@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221269

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

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